Nursing (LVN/LPN to BSN), Bachelor of Science Degree
| Program Location |
Los Angeles, Orange County, Ontario, Miami, and Texas |
| Program Credits |
120 Credits |
| Program Length |
7 Semesters, 140 Instructional Weeks
or
8 Semester, 160 Instructional Weeks*
10 Semesters, 200 Instructional Weeks* |
Time to Complete
|
34 Months
or
39 Months*
49 Months* |
*Only available at the Miami Campus
Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) Codes: 29-1141.00, 25-1072.00
The LVN/LPN to BSN track is a specialized program of study designed specifically for LVN/LPN Nurses. A total of 120 semester credits are required in this program to earn the Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing (BSN). This program requires the completion of general education courses, nursing courses, and specialized health care occupation courses. Courses may be taken online, on campus, or in combination.
The curriculum includes the same general education requirements, including the courses within the area of study, and core nursing courses as the pre-licensure track, except the LVN/LPN to BSN students are not required to complete NURS 100, 101L, 120, and 121L. Two transition courses are required: NURS 110 Introduction to Professional Nursing (2 units) and NURS 210L RN Skills Laboratory (1 unit). Upon satisfactory completion of the courses, LVN/LPN to BSN students will receive 9 units of Advanced Placement Credit (NURS 199) for prior learning.
LVN/LPN to BSN Curriculum
General Education within the Area of Study
| PATH 370 | Pathophysiology | 3 |
| PHIL 434 | Medical Ethics and Issues | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 6 |
Approved Credits
General Education Redesign
Prior to Spring I 2024
| Category and Requirements |
WCU Course Requirements |
Transferable / Options |
| Foundational Course |
FYS 001 (0): First Year Seminar
(only offered at Los Angeles and Ontario Campuses prior to Spring II 2024)
or
FHE 100 (3): Foundations of Higher Education
(offered at all Campuses; Los Angeles and Ontario Campuses starting Spring II 2024)
|
Non-transferable |
|
A1- Written Communication
(6 Semester Credits)
|
**ENGL 140 (3): Written Communication I
**ENGL 240 (3): Written Communication II
|
Equivalent to ENGL 140
Equivalent to ENGL 240
|
A2. Oral Communication
(3 Semester Credits)
|
**SPCH 142 (3): Oral Communication
|
Equivalent to SPCH 142 |
A3. Critical Thinking
(3 Semester Credits)
|
**PHIL 341 (3): Critical Reasoning
|
Equivalent to PHIL 341
|
A4. Quantitative Reasoning
(6 Semester Credits)
|
MATH 108 (3): College Mathematics I
MATH 211 (3): Statistics
|
Equivalent to MATH 108
Equivalent to MATH 211
|
B1– Social and Behavioral Sciences / Cultural Diversity, Tradition
(9 Semester Credits)
|
**PSYC 160 (3): Psychology
**PSYC 290 (3): Life Span Psychology
**HUM 370 (3): Cultural Pluralism
|
Equivalent to PSYC 160
Equivalent to PSYC 290
Equivalent to HUM 370 |
B2. Life and Physical
Sciences
(12 Semester Credits)
|
ANAT 260 (4): Human Anatomy
PHYS 261 (4): Human Physiology
CHEM 280 (4): Chemistry
MICR 290 (4): General Microbiology
|
Equivalent to ANAT 260
Equivalent to PHYS 261
Non-transferable at the Orange County Campus starting Summer I 2023
Equivalent to CHEM 280
Equivalent to MICR 290
|
B3. General Education Capstone
(3 Semester Credits)
|
CAPS 401 (3): General Education Capstone
(only offered at Los Angeles, Ontario Campuses prior to Spring II 2024)
|
Non-transferable
|
| A minimum of 46 credits is required for graduation. |
Effective Spring I 2024
| Category and Requirements |
WCU Course Requirements |
Transferable / Options |
| Foundational Course |
FYS 001 (0): First Year Seminar
(Los Angeles, Ontario and Orange County)
or
FHE 100 (3): Foundations of Higher Education
(Texas, Miami and Orange County) |
Non-transferable |
|
A. Written Communications
(6 Semester Credits)
|
*ENGL 140 (3): Written Communication I
*ENGL 240 (3): Written Communication II |
Equivalent to ENGL 140
Equivalent to ENGL 240
|
B. Oral and Interpersonal Communications
(3 Semester Credits) |
*SPCH 142 (3): Oral Communication |
Equivalent to SPCH 142 |
C. Critical Thinking and Ethical Reasoning
(3 Semester Credits) |
*PHIL 341 (3): Critical Reasoning |
Equivalent to PHIL 341
|
D. Quantitative Literacy
(6 Semester Credits) |
MATH 108 (3): College Mathematics I
MATH 211 (3): Statistics |
Equivalent to MATH 108
Equivalent to MATH 211
|
E. Social and Behavioral Awareness
(6 Semester Credits) |
*PSYC 160 (3): Psychology
*PSYC 290 (3): Life Span Psychology
*HUM 370 (3): Cultural Pluralism |
Equivalent to PSYC 160
Equivalent to PSYC 290
Equivalent to HUM 370 |
|
F. Historical, Cultural, and Aesthetic Recognition (3 Semester Credits)
|
*HUM 370 (3): Cultural Pluralism |
Equivalent to HUM 370 |
G. Scientific Reasoning
(16 Semester Credits) |
ANAT 260 (4): Human Anatomy
PHYS 261 (4): Human Physiology
CHEM 280 (4): Chemistry
MICR 290 (4): General Microbiology |
Equivalent to ANAT 260
Equivalent to PHYS 261
Non-transferable at all California campuses
Equivalent to CHEM 280
Equivalent to MICR 290
|
General Education Capstone
(3 Semester Credits) |
CAPS 401 (3): General Education Capstone
(Los Angeles and Ontario) |
Non-transferable
|
| A minimum of 46 credits is required for graduation. |
Note: The following course must have been taken in the last 5 years: ANAT 260, CHEM 280, MICR 290, and PHYS 261.
Note: If scheduled, the following courses are to be taken at WCU: FYS 001, FHE 100, CAPS 401, PATH 370 and PHYS 261 (California campuses only).
**As of April 2019, this course will be delivered online, asynchronously, through the institution's Learning Management System except where otherwise authorized by the Program Dean/Director.
Core Nursing Courses
| NURS 110 | Introduction to Professional Nursing | 2 |
| NURS 180 | Pharmacology | 3 |
| NURS 190 | Physical Assessment | 2 |
| NURS 201 | Medical Surgical Nursing-Promoting Wellness | 3 |
| NURS 210L-AB | RN Skills Laboratory | 2 |
| NURS 211L | Medical Surgical Nursing | 3 |
| NURS 222 | Mental Health/Psychiatric Nursing: Promoting Wellness in the Mentally Ill | 3 |
| NURS 223L | Mental Health/Psychiatric Nursing: Promoting Wellness Practicum | 2 |
| NURS 225 | Nutrition in Health and Disease | 3 |
| NURS 306 | Expanding Family and Community (OB) | 2 |
| NURS 307 | Developing Family and Community (PEDS) | 2 |
| NURS 316L-A | Expanding and Developing Family and Community Practicum (OB) | 1.5 |
| NURS 317L-A | Developing Family and Community Practicum (PEDS) | 1.5 |
| NURS 340 | Public Health Nursing | 3 |
| NURS 342L | Public Health Nursing Practicum | 2 |
| NURS 350 | Research in Nursing | 3 |
| NURS 420 | Principles of Leadership and Management | 3 |
| NURS 431 | Disaster Management | 2 |
| NURS 440 | Issues and Trends in Nursing | 3 |
| NURS 480 | Advanced Medical Surgical Nursing: Promoting Wellness Practicum | 3 |
| NURS 481L | Advanced Medical Surgical Nursing: Promoting Wellness Practicum | 3 |
| NURS 493* | Integration of Nursing Concepts | 3 |
| NURS 497 | Nursing Capstone | 1 |
| NURS 498L | Integration of Nursing Practices | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 59.0 |
NURS 210L: (LVN/LPN to BSN students only)
*NURS 493R - Taken if student is unsuccessful in NURS 493.
Note: Upon satisfactory completion of the transition courses (NURS 110 and NURS 210L), the LVN/LPN to BSN student will receive 9 units of Advanced Placement Credit (NURS 199D or NURS 199E).
Program Credit Distribution (LVN/LPN-BSN)
| Approved Credits from Previous Licensure
|
9.0
|
| General Education Semester Credits
|
46.0
|
| General Education within the Area of Study
|
6.0
|
| Core Nursing Courses
|
59.0
|
| Total Program Semester Credits
|
120.0 |